Evaluation of a sex education lesson on chlamydia to see whether it increases the likelihood that young adults will use condoms to protect against this sexually transmitted infection (STI)
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN54091015 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN54091015 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | N/A |
- Submission date
- 22/11/2012
- Registration date
- 28/12/2012
- Last edited
- 14/12/2017
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Infections and Infestations
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Young people may underestimate their risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) called chlamydia. This infection can be serious if untreated, leading to conditions such as infertility. Increasing young peoples' knowledge and understanding of this STI may increase their motivation to use condoms to protect themselves against it. The study aims to find out if after having a sex education lesson on chlamydia, young peoples' beliefs about the risk of chalmydia have changed and whether they are then more likely to use condoms during sexual intercourse.
Who can participate?
Pupils aged 13-16 from selected secondary schools across England
What does the study involve?
Schools are selected at random to give either just their usual teaching on STIs, or their usual teaching on STIs plus a specially designed lesson on chlamydia. All pupils are asked to complete three short questionnaires: one before the lessons, one straight after, and one three months later.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Pupils get the opportunity to be involved in shaping future sex education on STIs. Schools receive a £60 Amazon voucher in recognition of the time and support they have given to the study. There are not thought to be any risks involved with taking part.
Where is the study run from?
Coventry University (Applied research Centre in Heath and Lifestyle Interventions (ARC-HLI)) and the Health Protection Agency (Primary Care Unit) are running this study. Coventry University is the lead organisation.
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
January 2013 to December 2013
Who is funding the study?
The study has no funding. Researchers' time and overheads are being funded by their respective organisations.
Who is the main contact?
Katie Newby
k.newby@coventry.ac.uk
Contact information
Scientific
Coventry University
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
ARC-HLI / WF121
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB
United Kingdom
| k.newby@coventry.ac.uk |
Study information
| Study design | Two-arm cluster randomised controlled trial with a waiting-list control |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Cluster randomised trial |
| Study setting(s) | School |
| Study type | Prevention |
| Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a patient information sheet |
| Scientific title | Increasing young adults' condom use intentions and behaviour through changing chlamydia risk and coping appraisals: a cluster randomised controlled trial of efficacy |
| Study objectives | Primary research question 1. Is the lesson effective in increasing young people's intentions to use condoms during vaginal sex with casual sexual partners? Secondary research questions 2. Is the lesson effective in increasing young people's condom use during vaginal sex with casual sexual partners? 3. If the lesson is effective, are changes in young people's condom use intentions or behaviour due to changes in their chlamydia risk appraisals (perceived likelihood and severity) and/or coping appraisals (condom use response efficacy and self-efficacy)? |
| Ethics approval(s) | Coventry University Ethics Committee - approval pending |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Chlamydia trachomatis |
| Intervention | In the experimental group, participants will receive the school's standard teaching on STIs plus a theory- and evidence-based lesson on chlamydia. In the control group participants will receive just their school's usual teaching on STIs. The teaching will last 40 minutes. The duration of follow-up is three months. |
| Intervention type | Behavioural |
| Primary outcome measure | Intention to use condoms during vaginal sex with casual sexual partners over the next three months |
| Secondary outcome measures | 1. Use of condoms during vaginal sex with casual sexual partners over three months post delivery 2. Perceived likelihood of chlamydia 3. Perceived severity of chlamydia 4. Response efficacy for condom use 5. Self-efficacy for using condoms during vaginal sex with casual sexual partners over the next three months |
| Overall study start date | 01/01/2013 |
| Completion date | 31/12/2013 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Other |
|---|---|
| Age group | Child |
| Lower age limit | 13 Years |
| Upper age limit | 16 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 770 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Aged 13-16 years old 2. Attending a secondary school in England which has a Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) protocol and curriculum 3. Have not received any previous formal education on STIs through school |
| Key exclusion criteria | Does not meet inclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/01/2013 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/03/2013 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- England
- United Kingdom
Study participating centre
CV1 5FB
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
University/education
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB
England
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)24 7688 7688 |
|---|---|
| genenq.hls@coventry.ac.uk | |
| Website | http://www.coventry.ac.uk |
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/01tgmhj36 |
Funders
Funder type
University/education
Private sector organisation / Universities (academic only)
- Alternative name(s)
- CU
- Location
- United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol article | protocol | 30/05/2013 | Yes | No |
Editorial Notes
14/12/2017: Publication reference added.
